FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• I've written a children's book story that I think you would be a wonderful illustrator for.
  Would you illustrate my children's book story?
  
  Sorry, but I only work with publishers. The best way to get your work published and recognized by a publisher is to submit your work alone. Publishers choose the illustrator that they feel works well with the story. If you are a proficient illustrator then submitting illustrations along with your manuscript would be appropriate.
  
  
• Where can I learn more about creating work for the children's book market?
  
  For those new to the children's book market, here are some great places to look for information:
  
  
• Yellapalooza
• Children's Book Council
• Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
• Purple Crayon
• Cynthia L. Smith, Children's & YA book author
  
  Learn as much as you can about the children's book market. Your local bookseller is a great place to start researching. Attend conferences, network, and submit your best work.
  
  

HELPFUL BOOKS

I found these books to be insightful and informative about art, illustration, and the children's book market.
All books can be found on Amazon.com

• Children's Writers and Illustrator Market Book
  
• GAG Handbook to Pricing and Ethical Guidelines
  
• How to Write & Illustrate Childrens Books by Treld Pelkey Bicknell, Felicity Trotman
  
• The Business Side of Creativity by Cameron S. Foote, Mark Bellerose
  
• Cyclopedia Anatomicae by Gyorgy Feher, Andras Szunyoghy (Illustrator)
  
• Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers, Peck
  
• History of Art by Jansen - 50 lb. book no art lover should be without.
  
• The Illustrator in America, 1860-2000 by Walt Reed
  
• The Business of Illustration by Steven Heller, Teresa Fernandes